I wrote these books for you
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To help you live well and write about it
To help you do what you love without sacrificing your wellbeing
And to help you find joy and beauty in the midst of it all
My new book KOKORO: Japanese wisdom for a life well lived is OUT NOW!
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To help you live well and write about it
To help you do what you love without sacrificing your wellbeing
And to help you find joy and beauty in the midst of it all
As you travel with me on a sacred journey into the heart of writing, drawing on ancient wisdom from Japan and China, you will learn how the deep connections between mind, body, spirit, breath and words can help you access your true voice and release it onto the page without judgement.
This changes everything, believe me.
In The Way of the Fearless Writer: Ancient Eastern wisdom for a flourishing writing life, I reveal the secrets to fearless writing (and living) that have been hiding in plain sight for over two thousand years. This radical approach to the creative process, inspired by two thousand years of Eastern philosophy, will change your writing life.
Offering a rare insight into the writing life and a host of fresh and original exercises, this profound book will open your eyes to writing as a direct connection to life itself.
Get your copy today, (or HERE for the US/Canada edition) and let the sacred journey begin…
Wabi sabi (“wah-bi sah-bi”) is a captivating concept from Japanese aesthetics, which helps us to see beauty in imperfection, appreciate simplicity and accept the transient nature of all things. With roots in zen and the way of tea, the timeless wisdom of wabi sabi is more relevant than ever for modern life, as we search for new ways to approach life’s challenges and seek meaning beyond materialism.
‘Wabi Sabi: Japanese wisdom for a perfectly imperfect life‘ is the definitive guide to applying the principles of wabi sabi to transform every area of your life, and finding happiness right where you are.
Wabi Sabi has been translated into 25 languages and selected as a recommended read by TIME Magazine, British Vogue, Psychologies, and more. TV and radio presenter Chris Evans named it as one of the books that has helped change his life, Sunday Times Style called it ‘a truly transformational read’ and Apple USA selected it as a ‘must listen’ on iTunes. It was a Top 20 Indie Healthy Living Bestseller in 2019 (based on sales in independent bookshops across the US, according to the American Booksellers Association) and has received over 1000 top reviews on Amazon and Goodreads. Get your copy here.
PS I am currently working on the follow up to Wabi Sabi, which will be out in 2023. Come and follow my writing journey over on Instagram @bethkempton.
Calm Christmas and a Happy New Year: A Little Book of Festive Joy offers inspiration for a new kind of holiday season – one where you radiate calm and cultivate delight. Spanning late November to early January, Calm Christmas embraces the festive build-up, the celebrations and the turn of the year in a holistic, nurturing way. It includes ‘The Five Stories of Christmas’, an original tool to help you figure out what really matters to you at Christmas, as well as what matters to those you spend the season with, so you can ease tension and find myriad ways to enjoy it together. Let me whisk you away from the frenetic energy of the high street and invite you to come sit awhile by the fire, pausing to explore what a more mindful festive season could mean for you.
Find out more here and get ready for winter with this cosy book. You can also tune into The Calm Christmas Podcast on iTunes, Spotify or here on my website. Chosen by Vanity Fair as a top 6 festive podcast pick, and reaching #1 on iTunes (in Education) over the Christmas week last year, this podcast is back for Season 2 ‘Making the season special for less – less money, less waste, less pressure, less stress’ and it’s more atmospheric than ever. I hope you love it.
(Note: The dark blue version in the photo above is the UK edition. The cream version in the film is the US edition)
My first book is all about living more, worrying less and doing what you love. Through my own experiences, and the stories of inspiring people who have come through tough challenges, I explore how to become unstuck, and fly free. Freedom Seeker has received over 400 five star reviews on Amazon US/UK and has had a deep and lasting impact on many readers. Get your copy here.
You might also enjoy my Freedom Seeker Chronicles podcast too. Series 1 was recorded in 2017 and Series 2 in 2018, so it is a little old now, but the wisdom shared by my inspiring interviewees is no less valid for finding freedom today! Tune in here.
The global pandemic disrupted life as we knew it, in ways we could never have imagined. The time has come to consider what happens next. If the experience made you realise you want to prioritise different things from now on, and set yourself up so you feel less vulnerable to sudden change in future, We Are in This Together will help you do that. If youhave lingering anxiety about the general uncertainty of life, and the long-term implications of the pandemic, We Are in This Together will help you cope with that. If your industry or livelihood was affected and you need to find new and meaningful ways to generate income while juggling your other responsibilities, We Are in This Together will help you prioritise so you can do that.
At once a practical and inspiring compass for navigating turbulent times, and a snapshot of the pandemic that changed everything, We Are in This Together will give you tools to translate into any area of your life, tools for staying calm, figuring out what matters most, and laying the groundwork for renewal so you can reimagine life beyond any crisis.
Then join my in-depth course The Book Proposal Masterclass and turn your non-fiction book idea into a dealwinning book proposal, to wow publishers and launch your professional writing career!
It is taught by me, Beth Kempton, in partnership with my literary agency Hardman & Swainson and a host of invited industry experts. My six book proposals have secured more than 45 individual book deals with publishers all over the world.
Many graduates have already landed agents and publishing deals with fantastic publishers. You could be next. The next LIVE Masterclass (four weeks online with me) begins on February 27, 2023. Find out more here and bring your book dream to life!
BUT FIRST, WATCH THIS…